It is almost certain that everyone has heard something about the Mayor’s proposal for the extensive overhaul of the zoning rules and property taxes for the entire City of New York. As you also have almost certainly heard there is significant debate about the details of this plan. Unfortunately, it is difficult for even the most sophisticated New Yorkers to follow the debate because of the complexities of our real estate market. On one side it is said that the goal is to increase the supply of housing that includes the mandatory inclusion of affordable housing to provide for an economically integrated city. Other voices point out that the plan will increase density but at the expense of affordable units. Fortunately, we have a resource to help us understand this complex issue, our Community Board members with decades of experience on this topic. Members of 3 west side boards will join us to share their insights into and assessments of the proposal. This panel has over a century of combined experience in zoning and housing.